About the Park
Gardner Memorial Wayside Park is part of Gile State Forest, which spans 6,675 acres. The entrance to the Wayside Park is located on the Springfield/Wilmot line. There is a dirt parking lot and a picnic area with two picnic tables next to a brook. The small bridge over Kimpton Brook leads to the Butterfield Pond Trail and the Mill Site Trail. The Butterfield Pond Trail is 0.5 mile to Butterfield Pond, and travels 0.9 mile around the pond. The short Mill Site Trail travels 0.1 mile to an old mill site where you can see remnants of a stone foundation. At the entrance to the Wayside Park, there is a memorial to Walter C. Gardner II, whose father established Gile State Forest.
Are pets allowed at Gardner Memorial Wayside Park?
Pets are permitted in the park. See the NH State Parks Pets Policy for more information.
Keep Your Parks Clean
Through the Carry-In/Carry-Out Program, you can help us keep your parks clean and beautiful by carrying out whatever you carry in. Thank you for your cooperation and remember to recycle.
Access for Persons with Disabilities
Visit our Accessibility page. For more information on specific accessibility needs or questions, please contact the individual park office directly.
